What fish do u catch at Somerset Dam?

Somerset Dam is stocked by the Somerset and Wivenhoe Fish Stocking Association. The dam is stocked with Ausralian bass, golden perch, silver perch, saratoga and Mary River cod.

How do you catch bass in a dam?

Usually very deep water is best fished with soft plastics or lipless crank baits that put out plenty of vibration that bass will pick up on their lateral lines. Long casts towards the wall with a slow lure and a hopping retrieve down the rocks will produce fish as you work your way along the wall.

How deep is the Somerset Dam?

3m deep
The dam is a 50m high, 305m long straight mass concrete structure built in interlocking monoliths with flexible copper seals. A 3m deep cut-off wall is located beneath the upstream heel.

What is the best bait to use in a dam?

Worms: One or more worms on a hook make for a juicy meal for a fish. Worms work well if fished over newly flooded grassy areas. In dams where there is plenty of food like bony bream, the fish are not that keen to bite on them. They also attract catfish and turtles.

Can you eat bull shark?

Is it legal to eat shark in the U.S.? Yes, shark meat is legal for consumption in the United States. In fact, sharks actually produce a very high yield of meat based on their body weight.

How do you catch the red claw at Somerset Dam?

When it comes to catching redclaw, put the bait in the pot, close it up and throw it in the water, followed up the float. Leave it for a few hours, ideally overnight, before returning to the pot and claiming your prize!

Is Somerset Dam man made?

Somerset Dam was constructed by the Bureau of Industry Stanley River Works Board. Construction commenced in 1935 but had to be suspended due to World War II. Work resumed in 1948 and the dam was completed in 1959. The dam was built for the dual purposes of water supply for the region and for flood mitigation.